White Bread vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white bread
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and dijon mustard:
- Both white bread and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more Vitamin B6.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium.
- White bread has 68% less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both white bread and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 113% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to dijon mustard for protein. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 22% |
| Fat | 8% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White bread is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 36% less carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both white bread and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 33% more dietary fiber than white bread - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White bread and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both white bread and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 145% more protein than white bread - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
White bread has 68% less saturated fat than dijon mustard - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and dijon mustard are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than white bread - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and white bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 12 times more Vitamin E than white bread - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White bread and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin B6. Both white bread and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| White Bread | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both white bread and dijon mustard are high in calcium. White bread has 157% more calcium than dijon mustard - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both white bread and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 88% more iron than white bread - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 481% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both white bread and dijon mustard contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| White Bread | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than white bread per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 3.792 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.086 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than white bread per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 0.881 G | 6.171 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does white bread or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both white bread and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 110% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does white bread or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white bread is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 40% fewer carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both white bread and dijon mustard are high in calcium. White bread has 160% more calcium than dijon mustard - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does white bread or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both white bread and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 90% more iron than white bread - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does white bread or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 480% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.